Grant J. Koch

April 14, 2009|The Morning Call

Grant J. Koch 77, of Howertown Road, Kreidersville, Allen Twp., died Saturday, April 11, 2009, in his home. He was the husband to Olinda A. (Jacoby) Koch since July 20, 1963. Born in Petersville, Lehigh Twp., he was a son to the late Paul J. and Jennie E. (Miller) Koch. Grant worked as a forklift operator, material handler, and inventory dept. for Mack Trucks Corp., Macungie for over 20 yrs., retiring in 1987. Previously, he was owner/operator/butcher for the former Kochs Meat Delivery, Petersville. Grant was a member of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kreidersville. He was a 1951 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School. Grant was a US Army Veteran of Korea, achieved rank of Corporal. He was a member of American Leigion Oplinger-Hower Post $899, Danielsville, Mack Trucks Retirees Group, Good Shepherd Church Bowling League, Petersville Rod and Gun Club for over 52 yrs., Travelers Protection Assn. Post L, Allentown, Northampton Retired Mens Club, and Grundsau Lodga Nummer Aines, on da Lechaw, Germansville, and Nummer Elfa, on da Feirer Line, Karbon Kounti. Grant was a life member of Allen Twp. Vol. Fire Co., and member of Allen Twp. Fire Police. Grant enjoyed watching all sports, traveling, spending time with family.